Entry 1 - 3/14/07: 1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
Some of the projects I have done are a Wild West project in sixth grade, and researched Sacagewia and another I-Search. I have researches things about labyrinths, and The Glory that Was Greece. I have also researched a musuem exhibit and an Athens and Sparta project. 2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
I think that research means to get information on a certain topic you are certain topic, to better understand it. 3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
A success was the Labyrinth project, because our group made a really good powerpoint. We worked together and got things done effectively. Teacher Response 3-15-07
10 points Entry 2 - 3/15/07 1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
I think this process helped me because it helped me layout all the information that i needed to research my information. It helped me find a topic that i wanted to research on. Teacher Response 3-15-07
10 points Entry 3 - 3/15/07
1. Topic:
The Golden Age of Athens 2. Why you chose it:
I chose it because it had many subtopics that i could feed off of for my essay. I also really enjoyed learning about the history of the Olympics. 3. What you already know about your topic:
I know that the Greeks started the Olympics, and that there time period was when there was great wealth, nice architecture and that they had great entertainment. Teacher Response 3-15-07
10 points Entry 4- 3-19-07 1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
What was the Greeks religion like?
What was the architecture of their buildings?
Who were some famous people during that time?
What did they do for entertainment?
How was the government system and social structure set up?
What were some of the jobs of men?
Why was it called the "golden age" of Athens?
What was education like?
When was the first Olympics?
What were some sports people played?
What did many people do in their free time?
Was their any new technology? If so, what was it?
Where did most people live?
Were Greeks very religious?
Teacher Response 3-21-07
9 points
You didn't specify your fat question. Entry 5 - 3-19-07 1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It helped get a got look at the big pieces of information that I needed. It helped me pull out my fat questions and, etc,. Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points Entry 6 - 3-20-07
1. What have I learned today?
I learned that the Greeks religion ran under these 3 principles:
1.) There are many gods.
2.) Any community is necessarily eclectic in its choice of which god to worship.
3.) There will always be genuine gods who are left out of the community's pantheon.
Basically what the Greeks believed in was they had many gods, but they could choose which one they worship. 2. What problems have I had?
I had so much trouble finding information on my topic, it was horrible! 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I guess I will just find different keywords to type into the search box, but other than that, I need help! 4. What will I do next?
I will try to find more information about my topic, because i have so little now. Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points Entry 7 - 3-21-07
1. What have I learned today?
Well today I learned that we had to have a fat question, so I've been lost.
I had to change my fat question today to: "How are ancient Olympics different from modery-day Olymics?"
I learned that there were fewer games in the ancient Olympics, only true Greek men could compete, and women could not. Most of the games were deadly. 2. What problems have I had?
Not really knowing what we are doing, and having hard time researching. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I have picked my fat question and my research has been so much easier. 4. What will I do next?
Research more. Teacher Response 3-23-07
10 points Entry 8 - 3-22-07
1. What have I learned today?
I learned so many new things about the Olympics. The rings on the flag stand for different countries. I learned the order of the opening and closing ceremonies. I learned what each winner of an event is given.
2. What problems have I had?
I have no problems so far.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I have no problems so far.
4. What will I do next?
Keep researching, and put it into a graphic organizer
Teacher Response 3-23-07
10 points
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
Some of the projects I have done are a Wild West project in sixth grade, and researched Sacagewia and another I-Search. I have researches things about labyrinths, and The Glory that Was Greece. I have also researched a musuem exhibit and an Athens and Sparta project.
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
I think that research means to get information on a certain topic you are certain topic, to better understand it.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
A success was the Labyrinth project, because our group made a really good powerpoint. We worked together and got things done effectively.
Teacher Response 3-15-07
10 points
Entry 2 - 3/15/07
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
I think this process helped me because it helped me layout all the information that i needed to research my information. It helped me find a topic that i wanted to research on.
Teacher Response 3-15-07
10 points
Entry 3 - 3/15/07
1. Topic:
The Golden Age of Athens
2. Why you chose it:
I chose it because it had many subtopics that i could feed off of for my essay. I also really enjoyed learning about the history of the Olympics.
3. What you already know about your topic:
I know that the Greeks started the Olympics, and that there time period was when there was great wealth, nice architecture and that they had great entertainment.
Teacher Response 3-15-07
10 points
Entry 4- 3-19-07
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
Teacher Response 3-21-07
9 points
You didn't specify your fat question.
Entry 5 - 3-19-07
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It helped get a got look at the big pieces of information that I needed. It helped me pull out my fat questions and, etc,.
Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points
Entry 6 - 3-20-07
1. What have I learned today?
I learned that the Greeks religion ran under these 3 principles:
1.) There are many gods.
2.) Any community is necessarily eclectic in its choice of which god to worship.
3.) There will always be genuine gods who are left out of the community's pantheon.
Basically what the Greeks believed in was they had many gods, but they could choose which one they worship.
2. What problems have I had?
I had so much trouble finding information on my topic, it was horrible!
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I guess I will just find different keywords to type into the search box, but other than that, I need help!
4. What will I do next?
I will try to find more information about my topic, because i have so little now.
Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points
Entry 7 - 3-21-07
1. What have I learned today?
Well today I learned that we had to have a fat question, so I've been lost.
I had to change my fat question today to: "How are ancient Olympics different from modery-day Olymics?"
I learned that there were fewer games in the ancient Olympics, only true Greek men could compete, and women could not. Most of the games were deadly.
2. What problems have I had?
Not really knowing what we are doing, and having hard time researching.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I have picked my fat question and my research has been so much easier.
4. What will I do next?
Research more.
Teacher Response 3-23-07
10 points
Entry 8 - 3-22-07
1. What have I learned today?
I learned so many new things about the Olympics. The rings on the flag stand for different countries. I learned the order of the opening and closing ceremonies. I learned what each winner of an event is given.
2. What problems have I had?
I have no problems so far.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I have no problems so far.
4. What will I do next?
Keep researching, and put it into a graphic organizer
Teacher Response 3-23-07
10 points